UK charities are bigger cyber-attacks targets than they realise.

UK charities are bigger cyber-attacks targets than they realise.

UK Charities are bigger cyber-attack targets than they realise

Many charities, especially the smaller ones, fail to realise the value of the data they possess, according to a report by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Unfortunately, cybercriminals do realise the value of this data, making charities vulnerable targets to a cyber-attack.

While the average person may find it unconscionable to steal from a charity, there are a number of perpetrators looking for some financial gain, besides the typical cyber-criminal. These include:

Suppliers and third parties- It’s common for charities to outsource the responsibilities of running, maintaining and securing their data.

Terrorists- Terrorist groups are likely to deface websites and publish victims’ personal details online, which is a process known as doxing.

Nation states- Nation-states use cyber-crime to further their agendas.

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